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FH53 PCY

2003 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,966 mi
Last recorded123,966 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astravan108,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 PCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,966 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 123,965 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine managment light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 114,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to exhaust

engine management light on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 92,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,354 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 79,341 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,667 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 58,667 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,384 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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FH53 PCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 108,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH53 PCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH53 PCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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